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An Introductory Guide On Google Basics, From Creating An Account To Using It

By Alternative Number 02 Jan, 2024 98

Founded in 1998 by two Ph.D. students Larry Page and Sergey Brin, Google has achieved many milestones. Initially, Google was only used to work as a search engine to search any keyword, sentence, topic, etc. Now, it plays an important role in advertising, quantum computing, cloud computing, and many more. It's not possible to cover all about Google in just one article, so here we have come up with the introductory part. Here, you will come to know about how Google works, how to create a Google account, and its products and services. So let's get started. 

Google 'The Search Engine' 

Still, the majority of Google users use it to search for any keyword, word, topic, etc. So, if you wonder how it works, the steps below will guide you: 

  • Open and browse, and the Google search page will appear

  • Type the keyword, topic, or anything you want to search on the search bar

  • Click on the 'Search' link, and you can see many links to websites on the result page

  • Go to the one that seems more accurate, and you can explore further information

  • You can also filter the result in terms of images, maps, etc

Introduction to Google account 

A Google / Gmail account is the first thing you need to use any of Google's products and services. But do you know how to create a Google account? See the details:

Create Gmail Account 

  • To start, browse the Google sign-in web page 

  • Use the sign-up link and provide all the information needed to create your account 

  • Now secure the account by setting up a strong password

  • Click on the 'Continue' button, follow the commands to set up your account 

Recover the Gmail account 

  • In case you lost your account credentials, go to the Google login page 

  • Provide the username or email, and click on 'Forgot password.' 

  • Choose a recovery option; it could be your phone number, Gmail ID, etc

  • You will get a verification code on the same recovery option you choose 

  • Paste the code on the blank space given and verify your account 

  • You need to create a new password for your account once the verification is complete 

Using Google Products and services 

Google products and services have become a major part of our life. You cannot imagine doing anything without using any of the Google products and services. Here are some of the common Google applications or services that people use almost every day: 

  • Youtube 

  • Google Play

  • Gmail 

  • Google Maps

  • Google Drive

  • Google Meet

  • Calendar 

  • Classroom 

  • Google workspace 

  • Android phones 

  • Youtube

  • Photos 

  • Documents, etc

Summary: The information above tells you how Google works, how to create a Google account, and Google products and services. In case you need more answers or have any doubts, you can always talk to the Google representative. Does Google have a phone number service? Google has a toll-free number, which you can use to speak with its agent. It is available for 24 hours, so you can make a call on it and follow some commands to speak with its live person.